Cynthia A Smith1. 1. Osteoporosis Center, Pars Neurosurgical Associates, Parkersburg, WV, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The effect of healthcare professional-led education for patients with osteoporosis or those at high risk for the disease on adherence with treatment recommendations was investigated. METHODS: Eight databases were searched using multiple key words, and combinations of key words, to find the highest level of evidence available. Four randomized controlled trials, 2 quasi-experimental trials, and 3 descriptive longitudinal comparative studies were identified and assessed. FINDINGS: Eight of the 9 studies showed improved adherence with treatment recommendations for patients with osteoporosis or those at high risk for the disease after the healthcare professional-led educational intervention. A professional nurse may be in the best position to lead this type of education, with 6 of the 9 studies using nurses as educators.
BACKGROUND: The effect of healthcare professional-led education for patients with osteoporosis or those at high risk for the disease on adherence with treatment recommendations was investigated. METHODS: Eight databases were searched using multiple key words, and combinations of key words, to find the highest level of evidence available. Four randomized controlled trials, 2 quasi-experimental trials, and 3 descriptive longitudinal comparative studies were identified and assessed. FINDINGS: Eight of the 9 studies showed improved adherence with treatment recommendations for patients with osteoporosis or those at high risk for the disease after the healthcare professional-led educational intervention. A professional nurse may be in the best position to lead this type of education, with 6 of the 9 studies using nurses as educators.
Authors: Douglas W Roblin; David Zelman; Sally Plummer; Brandi E Robinson; Yiyue Lou; Stephanie W Edmonds; Fredric D Wolinsky; Kenneth G Saag; Peter Cram Journal: Perm J Date: 2017
Authors: L Chou; P Shamdasani; A M Briggs; F M Cicuttini; K Sullivan; K L M D Seneviwickrama; A E Wluka Journal: Osteoporos Int Date: 2017-07-31 Impact factor: 4.507